Ancient Remedies To Beat The Winter Blues
I am a true believer that one way to achieve good health and well-being is to observe a logical balance of both Western and Eastern medicinal philosophies.
Dr. Maoshing Ni, doctor to Hollywood stars and a Tai Chi master specializing in longevity, and fond of saying — May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
Has these thoughts on how to beat the winter blues:
The best way to regulate your mood is through eating a proper balanced diet and practicing a good exercise program. These are a few specific measures you can take to maintain a positive outlook all through the winter:
- Eat smaller meals, more frequently, and drink more liquids.
- Avoid dairy, alcohol, coffee, sugar, and fatty foods. Excessive spicy foods are also not recommended, but a certain amount of pungency is beneficial.
- Begin your day with a 20-minute brisk walk in the fresh air.
- Get at least 8 hours of quality sleep every night. Take a 30-minute walk 1 hour before bed, not for exercise, but to help you sleep more soundly.
- Movement is essential for proper metabolism and energy circulation. Consider learning and practicing some form of tai chi or qigong exercises; these exercises in particular are very effective in balancing energy. However, any exercise will be beneficial in keeping your energy up and avoiding stagnation.
- Don’t try to do too much in one day. Over planning is an energy-depleting activity. Try making only one or two items a priority every day. This way you can build on success instead of failure.
And, if you don’t have ginger in your fridge, Dr. Mao says to get some and add it to your tea.
Be warm and shop well!
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